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posted Jun 3, 2009 8:08 AM by KT Communications
June 2, 2009
- Lay-led Minyan, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am
- Mishpocha Service, June 6, 10:30 am (NOTE time change to 10:30.)
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
Ta Sh'ma: Come and Learn!
Kol Tzedek's Spring Series on Tefillah (Prayer)
June 12 and June 20
- Kabbalat Shabbat Services, June 12
- Shabbat Morning Services, June 20
- Kol Tehilla Shabbat Services, June 26
- LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Lay-led Minyan
Saturday June 6, 10:00 am, Calvary Center, Second floor in the
Samaritan Room, (Starts
at 10 but will finish at same time as Mishpocha service, which is in
Chapel); everyone joins together for potluck lunch after. Details to
follow! Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha ServiceJune 6, 10:30 NOTE TIME CHANGE: THE JUNE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. (one half hour later than usual). Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. Services in Chapel, potluck in gym Kol
Tzedek's Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity for children and
adults to pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware! Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.orgCongregational Meeting
Sunday, June 7th at 10:30 am: Kol Tzedek will hold its annual congregational meeting (and pool party). Please join us!
Here is what you need to know: As a member, you can come to the meeting and vote on the budget and the candidates for the Board of Directors
The
meeting will be held at Garden Court at 4637 Pine Street in the
basement meeting room, and will last approximately 90 minutes
At
the conclusion of the meeting, we will have a chance to swim and have
lunch at Garden Court (thanks to Emma and Jeremy Lefkowitz!)
We are working on the details of food and babysitting,
Please RSVP to president@kol-tzedek.org to let us know if you can attend. If
you are not able to attend, you need to give your proxy vote to someone
who WILL be there, and let us know who that will be. Members should
also have received an email from the members listserv including
attached documents and a link to the members website where pertinent
documents are stored.
------------ Ta Sh'ma: Come and Learn!
Kol Tzedek's Spring Series on Tefillah (Prayer)
June 12 and June 20
"Prayer on One Foot: Introduction to the Friday Night Service"
Friday, June 12, 6pm (immediately before Kabbalat Shabbat services)
Calvary Center
Learn the basic outline of the Friday night service and gain
an insight into the order and flow of the service.
"How
is this prayerbook different than all other prayerbooks?: The
Evolution of Jewish liturgy and Reconstructionist Liturgical Changes"
A Shabbat Lunch and Learn
Saturday, June 20, 12:30pm
Calvary Center, downstairs gym
Please bring something vegetarian to share and your own plates and cutlery.
Please note: All are welcome, regardless of your participation in that morning's Shabbat services.
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June 12 (every second Friday of the month) 6:30-8:00 pm Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services. Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org Shabbat Morning ServicesJune 20, and Every Third Saturday of the Month 10 am Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service, Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush. *** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.*** Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org ------------- Kol Tehilla Shabbat ServiceJune 26, 6:30 pm Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th St. Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service. Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss. We
will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the beauty
of Shabbos with festive, Sabbath meals at the homes of Kol Tzedek community members. We invite you to join us over the Shabbos table, please RSVP to shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by June 19. Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community 801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues) Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. "The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov ------------- LGBT Programming Brainstorm Interested in having more LGBT programming at Kol Tzedek? We'd like to
gather people who have ideas and/or are willing to help in some way
throughout the year, to talk about what events we'd like to have.
Events could be educational, cultural, or social. This doesn't mean
joining a committee, just coming to one gathering to brainstorm ideas
and see how we can make them happen. Please contact Karen if you are
interested - karenkohn00@hotmail.com. |
posted Jun 3, 2009 8:07 AM by KT Communications
May 26, 2009
- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
- Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat, May 29
- Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia, May 31
- Lay-led Minyan, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am
- Mishpocha Service, June 6, 10:30 am (NOTE time change to 10:30.)
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
- Ta Sh'ma: Come and Learn!
Kol Tzedek's Spring Series on Tefillah (Prayer)
June 12 and June 20
- Kabbalat Shabbat Services, June 12
- Shabbat Morning Services, June 20
- LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot,
Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 6:30pm-midnight (approximately)
Potluck Dairy Dinner & Learning
NEW LOCATION: Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Avenue
In the spirit of our ancestors, we aim to experience moments
of revelation through study as we celebrate Z'man Matan Torateinu, the time of
the receiving of the Torah.
Our first teaching will be on "Mussar and Jewish Ethics"
with Elliot Ratzman, a teacher of mussar and philosophy. Mussar was a movement of Jewish ethical
behavior, aimed at self-improvement through Jewish concepts and texts. Come and learn!
As is the Kol Tzedek custom, we invite you to be teachers as
well as learners. Please bring a
favorite, text, poem, story to share/teach or a question you would like to
discuss with the community. Also, a
dairy or parve dish is much appreciated!
Kol Tzedek Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat
When: Friday, May 29th, 6:00pm
Where: Home of Julie Cristol and TL Hill
What: Veggie potluck and conversation about Shavuot
Please RSVP to jenwalker23@gmail.com for .directions.
Hope to see you there!
Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia
Opening Reception: Sunday May 31st, 5-7 pm
With an artist's talk at 6 pm,
The Philadelphia Cathedral
38th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Zoe
Cohen presents a 5 ft x 5 ft mixed media artwork incorporating a number
of drawings from the Kol Tzedek community. The finished piece will be
permanently installed in the Cathedral... but you get to see it first!
With food and drink! Zoe Cohen gives a brief talk about the project and the product at 6 pm.
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Lay-led Minyan, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am,
Calvary Center, Second floor in the
Samaritan Room,
(Starts
at 10 but will finish at same time as Mishpocha service, which is in
Chapel); everyone joins together for potluck lunch after. Details to
follow!
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service, June 6, 10:30
NOTE TIME CHANGE: THE JUNE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. (one half hour later than usual).
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Services in Chapel, potluck in gym
Kol
Tzedek's Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity for children and
adults to pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
Congregational Meeting
On Sunday, June 7th at 10:30 am, Kol Tzedek will hold its annual congregational meeting (and pool party). Please join us!
Here is what you need to know: As a member, you can come to the meeting and vote on the budget and the candidates for the Board of Directors
The
meeting will be held at Garden Court at 4637 Pine Street in the
basement meeting room, and will last approximately 90 minutes
At
the conclusion of the meeting, we will have a chance to swim and have
lunch at Garden Court (thanks to Emma and Jeremy Lefkowitz!)
We are working on the details of food and babysitting
If
you are not able to attend, you need to give your proxy vote to someone
who WILL be there, and let us know who that will be. Members should
also have received an email from the members listserv including
attached documents and a link to the members website where pertinent
documents are stored.
Ta Sh'ma: Come and Learn!
Kol Tzedek's Spring Series on Tefillah (Prayer)
June 12 and June 20
"Prayer on One Foot: Introduction to the Friday Night Service"
Friday, June 12, 6pm (immediately before Kabbalat Shabbat services)
Calvary Center
Learn the basic outline of the Friday night service and gain
an insight into the order and flow of the service.
"How
is this prayerbook different than all other prayerbooks?: The
Evolution of Jewish liturgy and Reconstructionist Liturgical Changes"
A Shabbat Lunch and Learn
Saturday, June 20, 12:30pm
Calvary Center, downstairs gym
Please bring something vegetarian to share and your own plates and cutlery.
Please note: All are welcome, regardless of your participation in that morning's Shabbat services
June 12 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
Shabbat Morning Services
June 20, and Every Third Saturday of the Month
10 am
Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service,
Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush.
*** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.***
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
-------------
LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Interested in having more LGBT programming at Kol Tzedek? We'd like to
gather people who have ideas and/or are willing to help in some way
throughout the year, to talk about what events we'd like to have.
Events could be educational, cultural, or social. This doesn't mean
joining a committee, just coming to one gathering to brainstorm ideas
and see how we can make them happen. Please contact Karen if you are
interested - karenkohn00@hotmail.com.
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posted Jun 3, 2009 8:06 AM by KT Communications
May 20, 2009
- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
- Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat, May 29
- Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia, May 31
- Lay-led Minyan, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am
- Mishpocha Service, June 6, 10:30 am (NOTE time change to 10:30.)
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
- LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot,
Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 6:30pm-midnight (approximately)
Potluck Dairy Dinner & Learning NEW LOCATION: Studio 34, 4522 Baltimore Avenue
In the spirit of our ancestors, we aim to experience moments
of revelation through study as we celebrate Z'man Matan Torateinu, the time of
the receiving of the Torah.
Our first teaching will be on "Mussar and Jewish Ethics"
with Elliot Ratzman, a teacher of mussar and philosophy. Mussar was a movement of Jewish ethical
behavior, aimed at self-improvement through Jewish concepts and texts. Come and learn!
As is the Kol Tzedek custom, we invite you to be teachers as
well as learners. Please bring a
favorite, text, poem, story to share/teach or a question you would like to
discuss with the community. Also, a
dairy or parve dish is much appreciated!
Kol Tzedek Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat
When: Friday, May 29th, 6:00pm
Where: Home of Julie Cristol and TL Hill
What: Veggie potluck and conversation about Shavuot
Please RSVP to jenwalker23@gmail.com for directions.
Hope to see you there!
Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia
Opening Reception: Sunday May 31st, 5-7 pm
With an artist's talk at 6 pm,
The Philadelphia Cathedral
38th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
Zoe Cohen presents a 5 ft x 5 ft mixed media artwork incorporating a number of drawings from the Kol Tzedek community. The finished piece will be permanently installed in the Cathedral... but you get to see it first!
With food and drink! Zoe Cohen gives a brief talk about the project and the product at 6 pm.
--------------
Lay-led Minyan, Saturday June 6, 10:00 am,
Calvary Center, Second floor in the
Samaritan Room,
(Starts
at 10 but will finish at same time as Mishpocha service, which is in
Chapel); everyone joins together for potluck lunch after. Details to
follow!
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service, June 6, 10:30
NOTE TIME CHANGE: THE JUNE FAMILY SERVICE WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 A.M. (one half hour later than usual).
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Services in Chapel, potluck in gym
Kol Tzedek's
Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity for children and adults to
pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
Congregational Meeting
On Sunday, June 7th at 10:30 am, Kol Tzedek will hold its annual congregational meeting (and pool party). Please join us!
Here is what you need to know: As a member, you can come to the meeting and vote on the budget and the candidates for the Board of Directors
The
meeting will be held at Garden Court at 4637 Pine Street in the
basement meeting room, and will last approximately 90 minutes
At
the conclusion of the meeting, we will have a chance to swim and have
lunch at Garden Court (thanks to Emma and Jeremy Lefkowitz!)
We are working on the details of food and babysitting
If
you are not able to attend, you need to give your proxy vote to someone
who WILL be there, and let us know who that will be. More details will
be sent to the members listserv shortly, including a link to the
members website where pertinent documents are stored.
-------------
LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Interested in having more LGBT programming at Kol Tzedek? We'd like to
gather people who have ideas and/or are willing to help in some way
throughout the year, to talk about what events we'd like to have.
Events could be educational, cultural, or social. This doesn't mean
joining a committee, just coming to one gathering to brainstorm ideas
and see how we can make them happen. Please contact Karen if you are
interested - karenkohn00@hotmail.com. |
posted May 14, 2009 9:18 PM by KT Communications
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Kol Tzedek Weekly Newsletter
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May 12, 2009
- Kol Tehilla, May 15
- Shabbat Morning Services, May 16
- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
- Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat, May 29
- Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia, May 31
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
- LGBT Programming Brainstorm
- Community Dialogues about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:30pm
Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th Street
Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service.
Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the
beauty of Shabbos with festive potluck meals at the homes of community
members. We invite you to join us for dinner. Please RSVP to shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by May 11th.
Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community
801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues)
Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses
....Also:
50+
potluck following Kol Tehilah at Naomi and Rie's home near Clark Park,
for members and friends who are age 50 or older (plus partners, friends
or relatives). Please join us! Details: vegetarian (no meat, chicken or
fish); we have 3 cats. Please RSVP to naomirie@verizon.net or 215-222-4453 before 9:00 p.m.
This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
"The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov
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Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning Services
May 16, Every Third Saturday of the Month
10 am
Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service,
Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush.
*** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.***
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
Includes "Mussar and Ethics" with Elliott Ratzman. More details, TBD
Kol Tzedek Interfaith Family Group Potluck Shabbat
When: Friday, May 29th, 6:00pm
Where: Home of Julie Cristol and TL Hill
What: Veggie potluck and conversation about Shavuot
Please RSVP to jenwalker23@gmail.com for directions.
Hope to see you there!
Zoe Cohen's Sacred Origins- An Interfaith Art Project for West Philadelphia
Opening Reception: Sunday May 31st, 5-7 pm
With an artist's talk at 6 pm,
The Philadelphia Cathedral
38th and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia
For the conclusion of my year-long residency at The Philadelphia
Cathedral, I am presenting a 5 ft x 5 ft mixed media artwork that
reflects the diverse and interconnected faith traditions of West
Philadelphia.
I collected over 40 drawings from people of
various faith backgrounds, and incorporated them into the artwork along
with my own imagery. The finished piece includes a number of drawings from the Kol Tzedek community!
The finished piece will be permanently installed in the Cathedral... but you get to see it first!
With food and drink!
I'll be giving a brief talk about the project and the product at 6 pm.
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Congregational Meeting, Sunday morning, June 7
47th and Pine, Garden Court. 10:30-2 pm.
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LGBT Programming Brainstorm
Interested in having more LGBT programming at Kol Tzedek? We'd like to
gather people who have ideas and/or are willing to help in some way
throughout the year, to talk about what events we'd like to have.
Events could be educational, cultural, or social. This doesn't mean
joining a committee, just coming to one gathering to brainstorm ideas
and see how we can make them happen. Please contact Karen if you are
interested - karenkohn00@hotmail.com.
Community Dialogues about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Would you like to have a constructive, respectful conversation with
people whose views about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are different
from yours -- without arguing or debating? Are you interested in
talking about your experiences, feelings, ideas, convictions, and
questions in an environment that promotes respect and mutual learning?
The Jewish Dialogue Group is inviting Jews of all perspectives and
backgrounds to their introductory community dialogues this spring. They
have
facilitated 2 dialogues at Kol Tzedek over the past few years, and
welcome people associated with KT to come to these cross-community
dialogues as well.
They are planning three dialogues in West Philly and other parts of
Philadelphia, on weekday evenings o r Sundays in May and June. Exact
dates and times will depend on the participants' availability. To read
more or to register, please visit: http://jewishdialogue.org/spring09philly.html
For more information, email info@jewishdialogue.org.
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posted May 14, 2009 9:17 PM by KT Communications
| May 5, 2009
Kol Tzedek Weekly Newsletter
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- Kabbalat Shabbat Services, May 8
- The Open Budget Meeting, May 11
- Kol Tehilla, May 15
- Shabbat Morning Services, May 16
- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
- Community Dialogues about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
May 8 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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KT Open Budget Meeting
May 11, 7:30, 4643 Pine St.
As
the Annual Congregational meeting approaches in early June, this is
your chance to examine the proposed budget. This meeting is open to
any congregant who is interested in learning about how the Kol Tzedek
Budget has changed from last year, or has questions about how the
Synagogue's budgeting works, etc. The purpose is to answer all
congregant questions and concerns - or, as the case may be, make the
appropriate changes - *before* the Congregational Meeting on June 7th,
at which the budget will be simply ratified.
So please join me on Monday night May 11th, 7:30 pm, at the Garden
Court Condos, 4643 Pine St. Please enter at the gate closer to 47th St
(there are two on that block of Pine). Someone will be waiting to let
you in. Since there is no way to be buzzed in from the basement
community room where we will be meeting, I request that you come early
or on time; we will not be able to have someone posted there
indefinitely.. Thanks for your understanding. -- Emma Lefkowitz,treasurer@kol-tzedek.org
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Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:30pm
Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th Street
Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service.
Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the
beauty of Shabbos with festive potluck meals at the homes of community
members. We invite you to join us for dinner. Please RSVP to shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by May 11th.
Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community
801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues)
Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses
....Also:
50+
potluck following Kol Tehilah at Naomi and Rie's home near Clark Park,
for members and friends who are age 50 or older (plus partners, friends
or relatives). Please join us! Details: vegetarian (no meat, chicken or
fish); we have 3 cats. Please RSVP to naomirie@verizon.net or 215-222-4453 before 9:00 p.m.
This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
"The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov
------
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning Services
May 16, Every Third Saturday of the Month
10 am
Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service,
Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush.
*** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.***
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
---
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
Includes "Mussar and Ethics" with Elliott Ratzman. More details, TBD
--------------
Congregational Meeting, Sunday morning, June 7
Save the Date!
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Community Dialogues about the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Would you like to have a constructive, respectful conversation with
people whose views about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict are different
from yours -- without arguing or debating? Are you interested in
talking about your experiences, feelings, ideas, convictions, and
questions in an environment that promotes respect and mutual learning?
The Jewish Dialogue Group is inviting Jews of all perspectives and
backgrounds to their introductory community dialogues this spring. They
have
facilitated 2 dialogues at Kol Tzedek over the past few years, and
welcome people associated with KT to come to these cross-community
dialogues as well.
They are planning three dialogues in West Philly and other parts of
Philadelphia, on weekday evenings o r Sundays in May and June. Exact
dates and times will depend on the participants' availability. To read
more or to register, please visit: http://jewishdialogue.org/spring09philly.html
For more information, email info@jewishdialogue.org.
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posted May 14, 2009 9:16 PM by KT Communications
| April 28, 2009
Kol Tzedek Weekly Newsletter
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- Shabbat Mishpocha Service, May 2
- Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia, May 3
- Kabbalat Shabbat Services, May 8
- The Open Budget Meeting, May 11
- Kol Tehilla, May 15
- Shabbat Morning Services, May 16
- Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
- Congregational Meeting, June 7
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service
May 2, 10 am,
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Kol
Tzedek's Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity to children and
adults to pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Upcoming Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Sunday May 3, 2-5 PM Beginning and ending at Philadelphia Cathedral, 38th and Chestnut street
Since
November of 2003 Jews, Christians, and Muslims have come together to
plan Interfaith Peace Walks for Philadelphia. These walks have included
stops for prayers, teaching, singing, and fellowship at mosques,
synagogues, churches and Independence Mall. This year's route will
begin at the Philadelphia Cathedral (where Rabbi Lauren will be sending
the group of walkers off with an opening prayer), travel to the
Philadelphia Masjid, the Millcreek Baptist Church, and return to the
Philadelphia Cathedral. During these walks we have prayed for the
safety and freedom of all people. We ask all to embrace hope, not fear
and to seek peace through love and justice, not military might. We ask
you to join us to show that peace between people of all faiths is
possible. This is a Family Friendly event, but please be advised of
the length of the walk!
If you have any questions or would like
to meet up with fellow Kol Tzedekers before the walk, email
jackconviser@hotmail.com.-------
Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
May 8 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
------
KT Open Budget Meeting
May 11, 7:30, 4643 Pine St.
As
the Annual Congregational meeting approaches in early June, this is
your chance to examine the proposed budget. This meeting is open to
any congregant who is interested in learning about how the Kol Tzedek
Budget has changed from last year, or has questions about how the
Synagogue's budgeting works, etc. The purpose is to answer all
congregant questions and concerns - or, as the case may be, make the
appropriate changes - *before* the Congregational Meeting on June 7th,
at which the budget will be simply ratified.
So please join me on Monday night May 11th, 7:30 pm, at the Garden
Court Condos, 4643 Pine St. Please enter at the gate closer to 47th St
(there are two on that block of Pine). Someone will be waiting to let
you in. Since there is no way to be buzzed in from the basement
community room where we will be meeting, I request that you come early
or on time; we will not be able to have someone posted there
indefinitely.. Thanks for your understanding. -- Emma Lefkowitz,treasurer@kol-tzedek.org
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Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:30pm
Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th Street
Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service.
Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We
will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the beauty
of Shabbos with festive, Sabbath meals at the homes of Kol Tzedek
community members. We invite you to join us over the Shabbos table,
please RSVP to
shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by May 9th and let us know if you can bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community
801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues)
Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses
....Also:
50+
potluck following Kol Tehilah at Naomi and Rie's home near Clark Park,
for members and friends who are age 50 or older (plus partners, friends
or relatives). Please join us! Details: vegetarian (no meat, chicken or
fish); we have 3 cats. Please RSVP to naomirie@verizon.net or 215-222-4453 before 9:00 p.m.
This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
"The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov
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Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning Services
May 16, Every Third Saturday of the Month
10 am
Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service,
Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush.
*** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.***
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
Includes "Mussar and Ethics" with Elliott Ratzman. More details, TBD
Congregational Meeting, June 7
Save the Date!
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Dear All,
Recent software changes by our newsletter provider may have caused an error that meant some readers received only the first item of this week's newsletter. Hopefully this edition will be complete.
Sorry,
Joshua
In this Newsletter- Yom Ha-shoah, Dinner and Talk by Al Filreis, Apr 21 (TONIGHT!)
- Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service, May 2
- Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia, May 3
- Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services, May 8
- The Open Budget Meeting, May 11
- Kol Tehilla, May 15
Yom Ha-shoah Dinner and Talk by Kol Tzedek community member Al Filreis at HillelTuesday April 21, Penn Hillel, 215 S. 39th St. Dinner 5:45, Talk 6:30 Hello, my KT friends. I will be giving a short talk on the
problems of Holocaust testimony and I would be pleased to see any of
you at the program.
- Al "The Difficulty of Bearing Witness," a talk by Professor Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English,
Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing and Faculty
Director of the Kelly Writers House at Penn. He is the author of four
books, most recently COUNTER-REVOLUTION OF THE WORD: THE CONSERVATIVE
ATTACK ON MODERN POETRY. He has taught a course on problems of
representation in the Holocaust every other year for twenty-six years. -----
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service
May 2, 10 am,
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Kol
Tzedek's Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity to children and
adults to pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Sunday May 3, 2-5 PM Beginning at Hillel House on Penn Campus
Since November of 2003 Jews, Christians, and Muslims have come together
to plan Interfaith Peace Walks for Philadelphia. These walks have included
stops for prayers, teaching, singing, and fellowship at mosques, synagogues,
churches and Independence Mall. This year's route will begin at Hillel House at
the University of Pennsylvania Campus (where Rabbi
Lauren will be sending the group of walkers off with an opening
prayer), travel to the Philadelphia Masjid and
end at the Philadelphia Cathedral. During these walks we have prayed
for the
safety and freedom of all people. We ask all to embrace hope, not fear
and to
seek peace through love and justice, not military might. We ask you to
join us
to show that peace between people of all faiths is possible. This is a
Family Friendly event, but please be advised of the length of the walk!
If you have any questions or would like to meet up with fellow Kol Tzedekers before the walk, email jackconviser@hotmail.com.
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Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
May 8 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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KT Open Budget Meeting
May 11, 7:30, 4643 Pine St.
As
the Annual Congregational meeting approaches in early June, this is
your chance to examine the proposed budget. This meeting is open to
any congregant who is interested in learning about how the Kol Tzedek
Budget has changed from last year, or has questions about how the
Synagogue's budgeting works, etc. The purpose is to answer all
congregant questions and concerns - or, as the case may be, make the
appropriate changes - *before* the Congregational Meeting on June 7th,
at which the budget will be simply ratified.
So please join me on Monday night May 11th, 7:30 pm, at the Garden
Court Condos, 4643 Pine St. Please enter at the gate closer to 47th St
(there are two on that block of Pine). Someone will be waiting to let
you in. Since there is no way to be buzzed in from the basement
community room where we will be meeting, I request that you come early
or on time; we will not be able to have someone posted there
indefinitely.. Thanks for your understanding. -- Emma Lefkowitz,treasurer@kol-tzedek.org
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Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:30pm
Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th Street
Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service.
Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We
will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the beauty
of Shabbos with festive, Sabbath meals at the homes of Kol Tzedek
community members. We invite you to join us over the Shabbos table,
please RSVP to
shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by May 9th and let us know if you can bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community
801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues)
Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses
....Also:
50+
potluck following Kol Tehilah at Naomi and Rie's home near Clark Park,
for members and friends who are age 50 or older (plus partners, friends
or relatives). Please join us! Details: vegetarian (no meat, chicken or
fish); we have 3 cats. Please RSVP to naomirie@verizon.net or 215-222-4453 before 9:00 p.m.
This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
"The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov
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Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
Includes Mussar learning with Elliott Ratzman. More details, TBD
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In this Newsletter- Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning Services, April 18
- Shabbat B'yachad: Shabbat Together, April 18
- Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Commemoration, April 26
- Upcoming events, including Kol Tehilla Musical Shabbat Service Friday, May 15
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning ServicesApril 18, 10 am Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service, Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush. *** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.*** Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org ---
Shabbat B'yachad: Shabbat Together
Saturday, April 18, 5pm-7pm
Hosted by Jay Sand, Lauren Krug, Molly & Liliana Sand
44th and Pine Streets
RSVP to jaypsand@yahoo.com for exact address! Spend
the last daylight hours of Shabbat sharing a community meal and
enjoying each others' company. There will be crafts and toys for the
kids and some singing and music for all to enjoy! All are encouraged to come, kids and adults alike! Please bring some veggie potluck food to share.
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Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Commemoration
Sunday, April 26, 2008
Philadelphia's Annual Memorial Ceremony for the 6 Million
1pm-2:30pm
16th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
For information, call: 215-832-0655
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Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service
May 2, 10 am,
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Kol Tzedek's
Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity to children and adults to
pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
----
Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Sunday May 3, 2-5 PM Beginning at Hillel House on Penn Campus
Since November of 2003 Jews, Christians, and Muslims have come together
to plan Interfaith Peace Walks for Philadelphia. These walks have included
stops for prayers, teaching, singing, and fellowship at mosques, synagogues,
churches and Independence Mall. This year's route will begin at Hillel House at
the University of Pennsylvania Campus (where Rabbi
Lauren will be sending the group of walkers off with an opening
prayer), travel to the Philadelphia Masjid and
end at the Philadelphia Cathedral. During these walks we have prayed
for the
safety and freedom of all people. We ask all to embrace hope, not fear
and to
seek peace through love and justice, not military might. We ask you to
join us
to show that peace between people of all faiths is possible. This is a
Family Friendly event, but please be advised of the length of the walk!
If you have any questions or would like to meet up with fellow Kol Tzedekers before the walk, email jackconviser@hotmail.com.
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Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
May 8 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
-------
Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service
Friday, May 15, 2009, 6:30pm
Calvary Center, 801 S. 48th Street
Join us for a unique, musical Shabbat Davennin' Experience: Kol Tzedek's Kol Tehilla Service.
Through
a blend of traditional and contemporary music, energetic singing, and
inspired dance, we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and
souls. This is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We
will usher in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the beauty
of Shabbos with festive, Sabbath meals at the homes of Kol Tzedek community members. We invite you to join us over the Shabbos table, please RSVP to
shabbat@kol-tzedek.org by May 9th and let us know if you can bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Held at Kol Tzedek at Calvary's Center for Culture and Community
801 S. 48th Street (48th and Baltimore Avenues)
Off the 34 Trolley line and close to the 42 and 21 buses
This program is supported in part through a grant from the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
"The
most direct means for attaching ourselves to the Transcendent from this
world is through music and song." -Rebbe Nachman of Bretslov
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
details, TBD
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Hi
All,
Birkat HaHamah, the blessing of the sun, is upon us for the first
time in 28 years. We only do this "once in a generation." Come to the
Birkat HaHamah solar cooker picnic this Sunday, April 12th! (Details
below regarding the Kol Tzedek event). For information about the
holiday in general, visit:
www.blessthesun.org
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In this Newsletter- Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services, Apr. 10
- Shabbat Pesach Dinner, Apr. 10
Birkat HaHamah, April 12
Have a Seder? Need a Seder? - Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning Services, April 18
- Community Shabbat Gathering, April 18
- Upcoming events, including Kol Tehilla Musical Shabbat Service Friday, May 15
Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
April 10 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-7:30pm, dinner immediately following at Naomi Segal and Rie Brosco's house, details below.
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Shabbat Pesach DinnerFriday April 10, 7:45 p.m. sharp!
Home of Rie and Naomi (near Clark Park)
Enjoy
a
Shabbat pesadikhe meal, hosted by Naomi Segal and Rie Brosco
following services. THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK; we are strictly Kosher for
Passover. Instead, please help cook and prepare by emailing naomirie@verizon.net. (note--email address briefly posted incorrectly on website--there should be no dot between naomi and rie). RSVP to shabbat@kol-tzedek.org for location details.
Update: We still need a few more volunteers to help prepare food, set up, and
clean up. There will be cooking during the day on Friday and also
earlier in the week. Please help out! Contact Rebecca religiouslife@kol-tzedek.org
Have a Seder? Need a Seder?
Members
of the Kol Tzedek community with extra seats at their seder tables,
please email Rebecca at religiouslife@kol-tzedek.org. Please include
important details--what night and time? Is your seder vegetarian? Cats
in your house? etc.... If you're seeking a seat at a seder, you should
also email Seder-matcher Rebecca at religiouslife@kol-tzedek.org.
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Birkat HaHamahApril 12, 11 am-2 pm, Clark Park Birkat
Hahamah is a blessing of the sun that occurs every 28 years. With
energy efficiency becoming an area of focus in our community and our
country, this is a great time for us to celebrate the energy we get
from the sun and to learn about the solar industry. We'll begin
with a kid-friendly make-your-own solar cooker activity. We'll be
making matzo pizza and matzo s'mores. While the pizza cooks, we'll
bless the sun and then eat. We will also share information about how
solar energy can be used in your home. Each participant can make
his/her own solar oven using a pizza box and tinfoil. Materials and
basic pizza and s'mores ingredients will be provided. Bring your own
toppings if you'd like. We are suggesting a $5 donation to cover pizza
ingredients and solar cooker materials. Questions? contact Karen at karenkohn00@hotmail.com, 215-732-3148. ------ Kol Tzedek Shabbat Morning ServicesApril 18, 10 am Calvary, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave. Join us for our monthly Shabbat morning service, Followed by a potluck veggie Kiddush. *** Help KT lower its carbon footprint--bring your own plate, fork and spoon if you can.*** Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Community Shabbat Gathering
Saturday, April 18, 5pm-7pm
Hosted by Jay Sand, Lauren Krug, Molly & Liliana Sand
44th and Pine Streets
RSVP to jaypsand@yahoo.com for exact address
Spend the last daylight hours of Shabbat sharing a community meal
and enjoying each others' company. There will be crafts and toys for
the kids and some singing and music for all to enjoy!
All are encouraged to come, kids and adults alike! Please bring some veggie potluck food to share.
---
Yom HaShoah Community-Wide Commemoration
Sunday, April 26, 2008
Philadelphia's Annual Memorial Ceremony for the 6 Million
1pm-2:30pm
16th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
For information, call: 215-832-0655
----
Kol Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service
May 2, 10 am,
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Kol Tzedek's
Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity to children and adults to
pray together in community. The service is structured like a
traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from the
weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing! This
service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families with
children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian potluck
follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share and help
KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
----
Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Sunday May 3, 2-5 PM Beginning at Hillel House on Penn Campus
Since November of 2003 Jews, Christians, and Muslims have come together
to plan Interfaith Peace Walks for Philadelphia. These walks have included
stops for prayers, teaching, singing, and fellowship at mosques, synagogues,
churches and Independence Mall. This year's route will begin at Hillel House at
the University of Pennsylvania Campus (where Rabbi
Lauren will be sending the group of walkers off with an opening
prayer), travel to the Philadelphia Masjid and
end at the Philadelphia Cathedral. During these walks we have prayed
for the
safety and freedom of all people. We ask all to embrace hope, not fear
and to
seek peace through love and justice, not military might. We ask you to
join us
to show that peace between people of all faiths is possible. This is a
Family Friendly event, but please be advised of the length of the walk!
If you have any questions or would like to meet up with fellow Kol Tzedekers before the walk, email jackconviser@hotmail.com.
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Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
May 8 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-8:00 pm
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Questions? email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
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Kol Tehilla Musical Shabbat Service Friday, May 15
6:30pm-8:00pm
Calvary Center, 48th and Baltimore
Join us for a soulful davenning (prayer) experience with Kol Tzedek's "Kol
Tehilla" (voice of praise). Through a blend of traditional and
contemporary music, energetic singing, and inspired dance, with your
help we will bring the gift of Shabbos into our hearts and souls. This
is a worship experience you won't want to miss.
We will usher
in Shabbat with prayer and continue to celebrate the beauty of Shabbos
with festive, Sabbath meals at the homes of Kol Tzedek
community members. We will announce hosts at the end of the service,
so please come and bring along some food for the shabbos potlucks that
will follow.
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
details, TBD
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In this Newsletter- Rabbi Lauren Introduction and Hametz note
- RESCHEDULED: Pre-Passover Haggadah Treasure Hunt in Clark Park, Apr. 2
- Shabbat Mishpocha Service, April 4
- Passover Learning & Matzah Making!, Apr 5
- Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services, April 10
- Shabbat Pesach Dinner, Apr. 10
Birkat HaHamah, April 12
Have a Seder? Need a Seder?
- Save the Date--upcoming Events
As Passover approaches , we are invited to begin a
process of physical and spiritual transformation. Along with making travel plans and
arrangements for seder, we take time to remove the hametz (products made with
yeast) from our kitchens and from our lives.
Each of us does this a bit differently.
Some of us spend days scrubbing our floors and cabinets, ridding
ourselves of any trace of not kosher for Passover food items. Some of us simply
remove any bread or bread products and replace them with matzah.
No matter what our specific observance, taking the
time to remove hametz is an important mitzvah of Passover that helps us prepare
for the spiritual journey of Passover.
According to our tradition, hametz has come to symbolize arrogance "because
the bread raised itself above the level of matza though it was only filled with
pockets of hot air" (A Different Night: The Family Participation
Hagaddah). Thus, when we rid ourselves
of our hametz, it is an opportunity to remove any sense of arrogance or
judgment that gets in the way of us truly being ourselves. It is an opportunity to get back to the
basics, to remind ourselves of who we are at our most basic point, of the
simple goodness in each of us. If we
think about it, the arrogance, the judgments, the pretenses that we hold on to
so much of the time are much of what keeps us in MItzrayim-in the narrow
place. When we can get back to our core
self and remind ourselves that we our soul is connected to the Divine soul,
then we are able to find our way to the wide open expanse, to freedom.
Several people have inquired over the years about
selling hametz, a custom that enables one to declare any hametz in your
possession no longer yours. You can do this yourself
by selling your hametz to a neighbor or friend for some small amount of
money. It is also customary to give some
money toward tzedakah (charity). According
to Jewish law, the ritual sale of chametz must be completed by Tuesday, April 7
at 5 PM. If you wish, you can authorize Rabbi Lauren to sell your hametz on your
behalf. Complete the form by Monday, April 6, no later than 12pm. Click here to find the form on our website to sell your hametz through Rabbi Lauren.
If
you do remove food from your house, please consider donating it to a
charity or social service agency. Kol Tzedek has donated food in the
past to the Mazzoni Center and the Bethesda Project. You can also drop
off food at the Jewish Community Services Building at 2100 Arch Street.
Have a blessed and bountiful Pesach.
Rabbi Lauren
RESCHEDULED: Pre-Passover Haggadah Treasure Hunt in Clark Park
Thursday, April 2, 6:30-7:30pm
Clark Park (by the playground)
Clear skies permitting... if rain, head to 4312 Spruce St. instead.
Come one, come all for a pre-Passover Haggadah Treasure Hunt in Clark Park
Cryptic
clues will lead teams around the park and each new location will offer
insight on the evolution of the haggadah over time. With Passover just
around the corner, this evening activity will get everyone
thinking about how to prepare for a meaningful (and fun) holiday. Feel
free to bring copies of haggadot.
Questions? You can reach Michal @ 215-872-5521
RSVP to michal.waldfogel@gmail.com
Shabbat Mishpocha Service Sat, April 4, 10am - 10am Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Kol
Tzedek Shabbat Mishpocha Service
Every first Saturday of the month, 10 am, Calvary Center, 48th St. and
Baltimore Ave.
Kol Tzedek's Mishpocha (Family) service is an opportunity to children
and adults to pray together in community. The service is structured
like a traditional Saturday morning service and includes a reading from
the weekly torah portion, an interactive story, and lots of singing!
This service is open to everyone and is especially suited for families
with children between the ages of 2 and 6. An early lunch vegetarian
potluck follows the service. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share
and help KT reduce its carbon footprint--bring your own plate and silverware!
Questions? Email: shabbat@kol-tzedek.org
Matzah Making & Pre-Passover Learning!
Sunday, April 5, 2009, 3-5pm
A Special Family Education Program for Passover
For grown-ups of all ages and children 5 and up
Rabbi Lauren will lead us in some family learning around Passover
themes
and then together we will make our own matzah, in 18 minutes flat
(literally)!
RSVP to rabbi@kol-tzedek.org
Kol Tzedek Kabbalat Shabbat Services
April 10 (every second Friday of the month)
6:30-7:30pm, dinner immediately following at Naomi Segal and Rie Brosco
Calvary Center, 48th St. and Baltimore Ave.
Join us for our participatory, traditional, and meaningful Shabbat evening services.
Shabbat Pesach DinnerFriday April 10, 7:45 p.m. sharp!
Home of Rie and Naomi (near Clark Park)
Enjoy
a
Shabbat pesadikhe meal, hosted by Naomi Segal and Rie Brosco
following services. THIS IS NOT A POTLUCK; we are strictly Kosher for
Passover. Instead, please help cook and prepare by emailing naomirie@verizon.net. (note--email address briefly posted incorrectly on website--there should be no dot between naomi and rie). RSVP to shabbat@kol-tzedek.org for location details.
Have a Seder? Need a Seder?
Members
of the Kol Tzedek community with extra seats at their seder tables,
please email Rebecca at religiouslife@kol-tzedek.org. Please include
important details--what night and time? Is your seder vegetarian? Cats
in your house? etc.... If you're seeking a seat at a seder, you should
also email Seder-matcher Rebecca at religiouslife@kol-tzedek.org.
Birkat HaHamah
April 12, 11 am-2 pm, Clark Park
Birkat
HaHamah is a blessing of the sun that occurs every 28 years. With
energy efficiency becoming an area of focus in our community and our
country, this is a great time for us to learn about and celebrate the
energy we get from the sun.
Join us for a day of solar cooking and learning about the solar industry.
We'll
begin with a kid-friendly make-your-own solar cooker activity. We'll
be making matzo pizza - bring your own toppings if you'd like. While
the pizza cooks, we'll bless the sun and then eat. After lunch there
will be a presentation about solar energy. More details and timing to
follow.
We are suggesting a $5 donation to cover pizza ingredients and solar cooker materials.
Save the Date--Upcoming Events
Community Shabbat Gathering
Saturday, April 18, 5pm-7pm
Hosted by Jay Sand, Lauren Krug, Molly & Liliana Sand
44th and Pine Streets
RSVP to jaypsand@yahoo.com for exact address
Spend the last daylight hours of Shabbat sharing a community meal
and enjoying each others' company. There will be crafts and toys for
the kids and some singing and music for all to enjoy!
All are encouraged to come, kids and adults alike! Please bring some veggie potluck food to share.
Interfaith Peace Walk in West Philadelphia
Sunday May 3, 2-5 PM Beginning at Hillel House on Penn Campus
Since November of 2003 Jews, Christians, and Muslims have come together
to plan Interfaith Peace Walks for Philadelphia. These walks have included
stops for prayers, teaching, singing, and fellowship at mosques, synagogues,
churches and Independence Mall. This year's route will begin at Hillel House at
the University of Pennsylvania Campus (where Rabbi
Lauren will be sending the group of walkers off with an opening
prayer), travel to the Philadelphia Masjid and
end at the Philadelphia Cathedral. During these walks we have prayed
for the
safety and freedom of all people. We ask all to embrace hope, not fear
and to
seek peace through love and justice, not military might. We ask you to
join us
to show that peace between people of all faiths is possible. This is a
Family Friendly event, but please be advised of the length of the walk!
If you have any questions or would like to meet up with fellow Kol Tzedekers before the walk, email jackconviser@hotmail.com.
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Kol Tehilla Musical Shabbat Service Friday, May 15
details on Kol Tzedek online calendar,
http://www.kol-tzedek.org/home/ktcalendar
Tikkun Leyl Shavuot, May 28
details, TBD
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